11/29/2012 |
Braves unlikely to tender contract to JurrjensAs Jair Jurrjens prepared to participate in the 2011 All-Star Game, there was some reason to wonder if he would serve as the National League's starting pitcher. Sixteen months later, it appears the Braves have no other choice but to part ways with Jurrjens without receiving any compensation.

11/29/2012 |
KC holds valuable trade chip in prospect MyersWould the Royals, in their quest for another top-quality starting pitcher, trade their hottest power-hitting prospect, Wil Myers? That may become clear at the Winter Meetings.

11/29/2012 |
Rays ink Fontenot, five more to Minor League dealsThe Rays have signed six players to Minor League contracts that include an invitation to Spring Training: infielders Mike Fontenot, Nick Weglarz and Shawn O'Malley; right-handers Matt Buschmann and Will Inman; and outfielder Rich Thompson.

11/28/2012 |
With Greinke likely out of picture, Dipoto looks at 'penThe signing of Ryan Madson may only be the beginning of Jerry Dipoto's bullpen transformation. If Zack Greinke gets the type of money recent reports say he will, then going conservative with the rotation and continuing to fortify the relief corps could be the Angels' preferred route.

11/28/2012 |
Lasorda part of Holiday Tour stop in Century CityThe Dodgers Holiday Tour of Southern California will stop at Westfield Century City on Friday, when Hall of Fame former manager Tommy Lasorda, current coach Steve Yeager and current Dodger Justin Sellers will participate in a meet-and-greet and autograph signing session.

11/28/2012 |
Busy Blue Jays aren't finished rebuildingGeneral manager Alex Anthopoulos already has made a couple of big moves this offseason, but that doesn't mean he's ready to close up shop for the winter.

11/28/2012 |
Rangers trying to resolve catching mysteryThe Rangers' catching situation remains the biggest mystery surrounding the club this winter and it could be their most dire situation as the Winter Meetings approach.

11/28/2012 |
Teams seek next star at showcase in VenezuelaMore Venezuelan stars could be on the way, and that's part of the reason MLB organized a two-day showcase this week featuring 65 of the country's top prospects eligible to sign on July 2.

11/28/2012 |
Free-agent bargains out there for smart shoppersBargains in baseball's free agency department are not always inexpensive, but many can be found in the discount aisle, where a player not valued by many now could turn out to have a heap of value a year from now.

11/28/2012 |
Pettitte's one-year deal with Yankees sealedVeteran left-hander Andy Pettitte's wish to return to the Yankees for the 2013 season was officially granted on Wednesday when he reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the club.

11/28/2012 |
Padres trade Burns, ink four to Minors contractsThe Padres traded right-handed reliever Cory Burns to the Rangers on Wednesday for cash considerations or a player to be named. Also on Wednesday, the Padres announced the signings of four players to Minor League contracts with Spring Training invitations -- outfielder Travis Buck, right-handed pitchers Daniel Stange and Jason Ray and catcher Eddy Rodriguez.

11/28/2012 |
O's land Valencia in deal with Red SoxThe Orioles acquired infielder Danny Valencia from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, designating infielder Joe Mahoney for assignment to clear a spot on their 40-man roster.

11/28/2012 |
Sarah's Take: Rockies need a new planPlaying their home games a mile above sea level, the Rockies must think outside the box when it comes to acquiring and developing pitchers.

11/28/2012 |
Coleman designated to open spot for FeldmanRight-handed pitcher Casey Coleman was designated for assignment to make room on the Cubs' 40-man roster for recently acquired pitcher Scott Feldman. The Cubs' roster is at 40.

11/28/2012 |
Red Sox tab Colbrunn as hitting coachThe Red Sox filled their void at hitting coach on Wednesday, hiring former Major Leaguer Greg Colbrunn, who won a World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.

11/28/2012 |
Phils on verge of acquiring Lopez from AstrosThe Phillies have been working on a trade for Astros right-hander Wilton Lopez, a source confirmed to MLB.com on Wednesday. Minor League prospects from the Phillies had been agreed upon, and Lopez was in Philadelphia taking his physical, but there had been no further development as of Wednesday night.

11/28/2012 |
Melvin keeping close tabs on deep relief marketJonathan Broxton's deal with the Reds on Wednesday further reinforced a rich market for free-agent relievers -- a group the Brewers will have to tap before the winter is over. Yet Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin insisted in the wake of the Broxton deal that he was not daunted.